Wednesday 6 October 2010

PENNY BLACK SATURDAY - WEEK 121

Hi there

I hope everyone is well.

I thought I would give you a break from Christmas cards today and share my make for the Penny Black Saturday Challenge.   This week the theme is "Don't Be Square".

I must admit that most of my creations are made on square cards so it made quite a change to break out my DL cards .. .. .. which have been packed away for far longer than they should have been.

This cute little Penny Black image is just perfect for a DL .. .. .. in fact I don't think it actually fits on my square ones.

Here is my creation


and the close up


This used:

Image:  Penny Black "1692K" Everest Next
Backing Papers:  Cuddly Buddly Download "Quilted Holly" (not that there is any on these sheets LOL!!)
Martha Stewart Punches:  Embossed Zig Zag and Frond
X-Cut Punch:  Flower (with rounded petals)
Woodware Punch:  Flower (with pointed petals)
Josy Rose:  Nail Heads
ProMarkers
Distressed Ink Pad:  Old Paper
Ribbon and brad from the stash box

Whilst here I also need to thank my lovely blog buddy "Doreen" for presenting me with the following award.  Thank you so much for thinking of me when passing your award on Doreen (xx) .. ..  you are a much better blogger than I am because I always coward out and never pass mine on.  That is simply because I cannot choose between all of my bloggy mates .. .. you all have beautiful blogs crammed full of inspiration .. .. so if you visit me and would like to take this award from me then please take it with my love and thanks.

In the meantime if you get chance then please pop over to see Doreen.  She is one prolific cardmaker and makes so many creations over the course of a week it is unbelievable.  Such and inspiration.


So a big night tonight in the house of hearts .. .. Lord Sugar starts his selection process for his next apprentice.  One of my favourite programmes .. .. and last night hubby volunteered to cook too (Ah.. .. bless!!!!) .. .. so one lovely evening ahead for me.  

Take care everyone.  Catch you again tomorrow.

Love

27 comments:

  1. OOh Jules, dinner cooked and the apprentice, big sigh, lucky you! Enjoy!
    Your card is so pretty, lovely pastel colours:0) xx

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  2. Hi Jules wow just gorgeous!!!!!the mice are too cute!!!

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  3. to to cute!!! what a great image...love the combo of checks and stripes together, and the flower you have created is just fab!!! Hugs Juls

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  4. Just gorgeous Jules,I love it.xxx

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  5. Perfect image for a long card Juls! These little mice are sooooo cute and nice touch with the pretty flower! :) Tracy

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  6. Jules this is a gorgeous card, I love those little mice and everything else you have on your card. Its fab. x

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  7. So sweet image and soft colours,
    lovely card;-))m

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  8. Jules love the card. The little mice from Penny Black are so cute. Loving the beautiful flower you have made too. Hugs Nicola xx

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  9. Well that stamp is certainly made for DL cards Jules, I just love this! You have the best Penny black stamps, always so cute. Need to build my collection of these!!
    Pinky

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  10. Jules,

    What a brilliant idea and a perfect use of this stamp - as normally it's too long for a sketch !!!, also am loving the colours, Luv Sam x

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  11. It's gorgeous that image is perfect for a DL card and those papers are lush :)

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  12. Such a sweetie card, Jules. I love the detailed flowers in the corner. Ooh, yes forgot about the Apprentice! I spend most of the series cringing hiding behind my hands!! Can't wait to see the new line up! x

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  13. Lovely Jules, super image, those little mice are so cute, nice papers too. The flowers are so gorgeous and finish the card off a treat,

    I'll think about you at 9pm, we'll all be tuning in to watch Mr S, like you, I love the programme.

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  14. Another gorgeous card as always, Jules. Those mice are so cute.
    Enjoy being spoilt tonight.
    Hugs Lisax

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  15. Gorgeous card Jules.
    Sue x

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  16. Hi!Jules this is super sweet,just love it!!
    hugs Lou.xx

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  17. this is so sweet jules...love the papers and the image is perfect for a DL card.....thanks for joining in the fun this week at PBSC...hugs kath xxx

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  18. Power back, e.mail down !

    Oh and lovely creation.

    B x

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  19. This is stunning card Jules fabulous colours and details! love the mice image.

    Hugs Linda

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  20. So Cute Jules!! I love these cute mice and the soft colors you used too!
    Hugs
    Jodi =)

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  21. fabulous card jules.love those little mice and fab inked edges.lovely to see a dl card too,must dust mine off :D

    xx coops xx

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  22. Aaaww gorgeous card Jules, adore the image (haven't got this one!), lovely soft colours. Love the flower with the heart in the middle too.
    Kelly.x

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  23. DL Cards are great especially for tall thin images like this!!!

    I adore thati mage, so cute!!

    love what you did here!!!

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  24. Oh I so love all your little mice and the long and narrow design!! Way to think outside of the box!!

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  25. A beautiful card. I love the image.

    Nikki x

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  26. Really cute card, hun! love the design of card and great papers too!
    hugs and xxx

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  27. Gorgeous card again, Jules! The image is really cute, beautifully coloured and I love the soft colours you have used! Love the shape too:-)! And congratulations on your well deserved award! Hugs Delphine xx

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